Parmesan and Balsamic Food Tour with Ferrari Museum
Overview
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6 hours
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Embark on a one-day Emilia-Romagna adventure! Start with a pick-up from your hotel in Bologna city center or central train station, if you arrive by train, or a meeting point in the city center (please select a correct option), then journey to a dairy farm to learn something new about the production processes of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, from cows to wheels. The visit will be held directly by the producer's staff, so none of your questions will remain unanswered. After the tour, you will have a tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano.
Next, explore a family-run farm delving into Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena's secrets, followed by a tasting of various ages of locally made balsamic vinegar.
After, you will have a free visit to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello to discover the storied supercar brand.
The day concludes with a return trip to Bologna.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The remaining time is required for transportation between the visits' locations
The visits will be held in the countryside farms, make sure you have appropriate clothing and footwear. Inside the cellar / storage / etc. the temperature could be low even during summer period.
All visits and tastings will be conducted by the producers' team and might involve other guests, no private guide will be with you during the day
If you arrive by train, please be sure that your train arrives not later than 08:30 am, as it could take up to 15-20 minutes to find the correct exit from the undeground train station where most of high speed trains arrive. Pickup time from the train station is not later than 08:50 am.
No lunch or extra time for it is included in the tour
Pickup from a meeting point will be from P.za XX Settembre, the square in front of NH De La Gare hotel, just a 5-minute walk from Bologna central train station. The van leaves at 08:55 am, and will not wait for late comers. If you arrive late to the meeting point because of train or other transportation delays, we won’t be able to accommodate you, to send a refund or to reschedule the tour to another day. We kindly suggest planning extra time for your journey to avoid any issues.
Please communicate any food allergies or intolerances in advance, we will not be able to accommodate any last minute requests.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Bologna
The pickup will be from your hotel in Bologna or the nearest point, when it is not possible to reach the place you stay in by car, or from Bologna train station, if you arrive by train, or a meeting point in Bologna city center. The exact pickup time will be communicated after the tour confirmation. Bologna has a good connection with Florence, Padua, Verona, but we highly recommend contacting us before booking your train tickets, since we can advise on the most appropriate train to take. Please be on time for your scheduled pickup, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. No refunds will be possible in such instances.
Castelfranco Emilia
DAIRY FARM / After leaving Bologna and an approximately 1-hour drive, we will visit a dairy farm to learn something new about the production processes of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, from cows to wheels. The visit will be held directly by the producer's staff, so none of your questions will remain unanswered. After the tour, you will have a tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta and Caciotta cheese, Balsamic Vinegar and Jam, a glass of local wine and water.
What‘s Included
Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Ferrari Museum in Maranello for a free visit, no guided tour
Tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta cheese at the dairy farm
Guided visit at a production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO
Transportation for the duration of the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle (max 8 participants)
Tasting of different ages of balsamic vinegar
Guided visit of a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm
Pick-up and drop-off from Bologna hotel or a meeting point in the city center
Lunch
Any personal expenses or tips
English-speaking private guide to accompany you during the day, driver is not a guide
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Pickup from Hotels in Bologna
Pickup from Hotels in Bologna: Pickup from your location in Bologna city center, or the nearest accessible point if unreachable by vehicle.
Pickup included
Pickup from Meeting Point
No Pickup from hotel: Please reach the meeting point in Bologna on your own, no pickup from your hotel is included in this option.
Pickup from a Meeting point : Pickup is from Piazza XX Settembre, in front of NH De La Gare Hotel, Bologna. Please reach the meeting point on your own.
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Parmesan, Balsamic Food Tour with Ferrari Museum
Jody H,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00I like the experience of learning how things are made, but I also grew up in the country. My wife, on the other hand, did not, so the cows and farm were not a big deal, but the Parmesan-making factory was an issue for her. The smell was powerful and unpleasant to her. lol The Balsamic Food Tour with Ferrari Museum made it better for her, but she wasn't feeling well from the first part. Just be aware that if you are sensitive to smells, this tour is not for you.
Awesome tour in Modena
Cindy R,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved seeing how the cheese from this region is made. The small producers of these family businesses like the Modena balsamic vinegar tour was very interesting. More complicated to produce these items than we knew before. Ferrari museum was cool too!
Generally good, farm visit disappointing
Laura M,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Communication from the booking personnel was very good. Pick up and travel were also very good. Although it was a little difficult for passengers from the back seat to hop out, we have travelled in mini vans which are easier to enter and exit. The visit to the Ferrari museum was also very good as the museum is well set up and is great to visit especially for Ferrari fans. The visit to the balsamic vinegar venue was excellent, setting was spectacular, welcome very cordial with refreshments and access to toilets offered. The explanation of the vinegar making process was excellent as the guide spoke English clearly and she was very knowledgeable about every aspect of the process. All members of the group thoroughly enjoyed this part of the tour. Products on sale were clearly explained and there is an opportunity to have items sent home. The farm and parmigiano making part of the tour was the disappointing part of the day. We were not ‘welcomed’, we stood around for a bit not knowing what to do or what was happening, we were given protective caps and jackets, then stood around for a bit more. When the tour did start this was not made clear to us and a few members of the group had to catch up and missed the first bit of information given. As the tour progressed it was difficult to hear the guide as there was still work going on in the different rooms. At least a third of the group missed 50% of the information. It would be worth the farm investing in a guided tour head set system to ensure that all participants hear particularly as the venue is a working farm. The cheese tasting was ok, unfortunately the bread offered was stale and wine warm. We were not aware that we would not have time for lunch until the final info email. The balsamic vinegar tasting venue would have been great for lunch and participants could have had the opportunity to taste how the vinegar is used. Please consider including this. I would only recommend this tour if the farm and cheese visit was improved.
The day was smoothly paced
karenbT4815AW,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The day was smoothly paced — we didn’t feel rushed, even with all the stops. The tastings and behind-the-scenes visits were eye-opening, and our driver Gabriele was friendly and helpful. A great experience overall
Nice stops but a long quiet ride
susanneb790,,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The individual tours to the cheese farm, balsamic villa and Ferrari were interesting and definitely what we expected. Learned a few new things about Parmesan and Balsamic Vinegar. I only gave the tour a 4/5 though because 3 of the 6 hours were spent in the van going from place to place. This by itself wasn’t bad, but I had expected that like all the other tours we had been on that there would be some information given by our driver/guide as we went through the country side of Reggio Emilia and Modena - info about the area or even the places we were visiting. Our driver was courteous and on time, but only a driver. The 3 hours in the car seemed like wasted time- except for making new friends in the van.
Well-organized tour
W2876ZAlindaa,,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well-organized tour with a great mix of food and local culture. The Parmesano and balsamico visits were very interesting, with plenty to taste and learn. The Ferrari Museum was a nice change of pace and really worth seeing. Comfortable transport and friendly driver made the day easy and enjoyable
Beautiful day
albertotC1029PI,,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well done tour, all carefully organized, great tastings and also free time to visit Ferrari museum, advice
This tour was a highlight...
Nancy I,,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was a highlight of our time in Emilio-Romano region. Visits to Parmesan cheese and balsamic were impressive, guides very friendly and knowledgeable, tastings good. And, of course, Ferrari Museum is a must
Great experience
Voyage03585701332,,Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience guides were warm, kind, and very knowledge about the region and its many wonderful products. Highly recommend!
Amazing!!!
Denise R,,Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our family all agreed that this was our very favorite experience in Bologna! We took our 3 kids, ages 9, 10, 12… and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. 10 stars!
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